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CAUTION
If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, or the push button start
indicator light (amber) flashes, this
could indicate a problem with the
engine starting system. This may
prevent the engine from starting or
from switching the ignition to ACC or
ON (for vehicles with a type A/type B
instrument cluster (page 7-23),
messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster). Have your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
NOTE
Under the following conditions, the
KEY warning light (red) flashes after
the push button start is pressed. This
informs the driver that the push
button start will not switch to ACC,
even if it is pressed from off (for
vehicles with a type A/type B
instrument cluster (page 7-23),
messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster).
The key battery is dead.
The key is out of operational
range.
The key is placed in areas where it
is difficult for the system to detect
the signal (page 3-8).
A key from another manufacturer
similar to the key is in the
operational range.
(Forced engine starting method)
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Spare keys or keys for other vehicles
equipped with an immobilizer system
touch or come near the key.
Devices for electronic purchases, or
security passage touch or come near the
key.
If the engine cannot be started due to a
dead key battery, the engine can be started
using the following procedure:
1. Continue to depress the brake pedal firmly until the engine has completely
started.
2. Make sure that the push button start
indication light (green) flashes.
3. Align the center area of the emblem on
the transmitter with the center area of
the push button start while the push
button start indicator light (green)
flashes.
Push button start
Indicator light
Key
Emblem
4. Make sure that the push button start
indicator light (green) turns on.
5. Press the push button start to start the
engine.
NOTE
The engine cannot be started unless
the brake pedal is fully depressed.
If there is a malfunction with the
push button start function, the push
button start indicator light (amber)
flashes. In this case, the engine may
start, however, have the vehicle
checked at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
If the push button start indicator
light (green) does not illuminate,
perform the operation from the
beginning again. If it does not
illuminate, have the vehicle checked
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
To switch the ignition position
without starting the engine, perform
the following operations after the
push button start indicator light
(green) turns on.
1. Release the brake pedal.
2. Press the push button start toswitch the ignition position. The
ignition switches in the order of
ACC, ON, and off each time the
push button start is pressed. To
switch the ignition position
again, perform the operation
from the beginning.
▼Emergency Operation for Starting
the Engine
If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates,
or the push button start indicator light
(amber) flashes, this could indicate that
the engine may not start using the usual
starting method (for
vehicles with a type
A/type B instrument cluster (page 7-23),
messages are displaye d in the instrument
cluster). Have your vehicle inspected at an
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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If the system detects that the remaining
battery power of the key is low when the
ignition is switched from ON to ACC or
OFF, the following is indicated.
Replace with a new battery before the
key becomes unusable.
Refer to Key Battery Replacement on
page 6-41.
(Vehicle equipped with Type A/B
instrument cluster)
A message is indicated in the display of
the instrument cluster.
(Vehicle equipped with Type C
instrument cluster)
The KEY indicator light (green) flashes
for approximately 30 seconds.
Refer to Taking Action on page 7-33.
If the engine is turned off while the
selector lever is in a position other than
P, the ignition switches to ACC.
▼Emergency Engine Stop
Continuously pressing the push button
start or quickly pressing it any number of
times while the engine is running or the
vehicle is being driven will turn the engine
off immediately. The ignition switches to
ACC.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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Instrument Cluster and Display
Instrument ClusterType A
Type B
Type C
Active Driving Display
ƒ Instrument Cluster (Type A)................................................................................. page 4-13
„ Instrument Cluster (Type B)..................................................................................page 4-31
… Instrument Cluster (Type C)..................................................................................page 4-48
† Active Driving Display......................................................................................... page 4-60
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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Instrument Cluster (Type A)
ƒSpeedometer.......................................................................................................... page 4-13
„ Tachometer............................................................................................................ page 4-13
… Multi-information Display (Type A)..................................................................... page 4-14
† Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..................... ................................................ page 4-17
‡ Fuel Gauge............................................................................................................ page 4-18
ˆ Dashboard Illumination.........................................................................................page 4-18
‰ Speed Unit Selector..................................... .......................................................... page 4-19
▼Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the speed of the
vehicle.
▼Tachometer
The tachometer shows engine speed in
thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm).
CAUTION
Do not run the engine with the tachometer
needle in the RED ZONE.
This may cause severe engine damage.
STRIPED ZONERED ZONE
*
1The range varies depending on the type
of gauge. *
1*1
NOTE
When the tachometer needle enters the
STRIPED ZONE, this indicates to the
driver that the gears should be shifted
before entering the RED ZONE.
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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▼Multi-information Display (Type A)
INFO switchMulti-information Display (Type A)
Dashboard illumination knob
The multi-information
display indicates the following information.
Speedometer
Odometer
Trip meter
Outside temperature
Distance-to-empty
Average fuel economy
Current fuel economy
Maintenance Monitor (Except SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
Remaining Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) and Maximum Driving Distance Display
(SKYACTIV-D 2.2)
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Display
Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) Display
Distance Recognition Suppor t System (DRSS) Display
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function)
System Display
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) & Lane De parture Warning System (LDWS) Display
Cruise Control Display
Compass Display
Door-Ajar/Liftgate-Ajar Warning Indication
Message Display
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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The screen content changes each time the INFO switch is pressed.
Press the INFO switchPress the INFO switch
Press the INFO switch
*2
*1
*3
*4
*2: Displayed only when a warning occurs.
*1: Displayed when opening/closing door/trunk lid.
*3: Except SKYACTIV-D 2.2
*4: SKYACTIV-D 2.2
Press the INFO switch
Press the INFO switch
Basic display
Warning message
display
Trip Meter A display
Trip Meter B display Press the INFO switch
Press the INFO switch
i-ACTIVSENSE display Maintenance Monitor
display
Compass display
Remaining Diesel Exhaust
Fluid (DEF) display
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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The screen content changes each time the dashboard illumination knob is pressed and held.
Gauge indication
Display off
Numerical indication
Press and hold
dashboard illumination
knob
Press and hold dashboard
illumination knob
Press and hold dashboard
illumination knob
▼
Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip
Meter Selector
The odometer is constantly displayed on
the screen when the
ignition is switched
ON, and the TRIP A or TRIP B screen can
When Driving
Instrument Cluster and Display
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